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Mrs. Mariana-Dana Damaceanu

Dr. habil

Senior Researcher (CS I) - INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Researcher | Scientific reviewer | PhD supervisor

Curriculum Vitae (17/06/2021)

Expertise & keywords

Energy storage smart windows: from material development to engineering single flexible device with integrated electrochromic and capacitive functions Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de cercetare exploratorie - PCE-2021
PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-1728 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l7/about.php?id=57

Abstract:

The need to explore safe and sustainable energy sources is an imperative concern of the world today. Majority of renewable energy sources depend on the daytime and climate circumstances, therefore one challenge is undeniably the storage of energy. To meet this issue, a cross-disciplinary approach will be applied, from materials synthesis and physico-chemical investigation to engineering low-cost energy devices. More specific, EnStoreSW aims at developing propylenedioxythiophene-based polymers for use as both capacitive and electrochromic (EC) materials in flexible energy storage smart windows (ESSWs). At the proposal stage, the chemical structures of monomers and polymers have been designed. During project implementation, experiments will be carried out to synthesize and characterize them. The polymers will be used to develop new electrode materials with EC and capacitive functions, by various wet methods, with focus on flexible electrodes. First, these will be tested in three-electrode cell configuration to screen the material performance, and thereafter validated in device configuration. Exploration and optimization of electrode materials, electrolytes and device structures are the key objectives that meet the ambition of EnStoreSW towards high performance ESSWs. Thus, innovative solutions will be adopted to surpass the current state of the art and provide flexible ESSWs with energy density beyond 10 Wh•kg-1, so as to be competitive on the Romanian market and not only.

Exceeding the limits of polyimide membranes for less-energy intensive CO2 separation and capture by employing the PIM concept and blending technique Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1666 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l7/about.php?id=58

Abstract:

CO2 capture and storage (CCS) was claimed as an essential R&D priority to accomplish the Europe 2050 climate objectives by using cost-effective strategies. The CO2 capture processes is still too expensive due to low CO2 concentrations in the flue gas, making the amount of energy needed for capture to be process costly. Addressing the CCS Directive of the EU policy, memPIM-PIs aims at developing polymer membranes for sustainable CO2 capture. To this goal, the synergistic effect between the PIM concept applied to polyimides and the facile blending method will be exploited as strategy to engineer novel CO2 capture membranes. Thus, the chain flexibility and segmental mobility will be controlled by incorporating bulky groups and flexible linkages. Blending a fluorinated polyimide with a PIM polyimide containing a bulky group, like 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide or trityl-substituted triphenylamine will guide to a library of membranes resistant to ageing and plasticization. Our key strategy relies on the incorporation into polyimides of tertiary amine atoms as receptors for CO2 through 1,3,5-triazine or triphenylamine that will induce adsorbate-adsorbent interactions favorable for CO2 capture. The obtained membranes will be physico-chemically investigated and subjected to gas permeation tests. Their performance will be evaluated by plotting the CO2 permeability and selectivity in Robeson diagrams. The results will be critically discussed in relation to the national and international state of the art R&D tools.

Light Emitting Polymeric Devices Improved by Chemical Tools Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3993 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l3/about.php?id=31

Abstract:

The LEPDICT project addresses the topic of light emitting diodes (LED), one of Europe's Key Enabling Technologies of the 21st Century, and combines efforts and knowledge from organic and polymer chemistry, materials science, physics and engineering to obtain new materials and to advance knowledge in the field.

The “philosophy” of the project relies on the use of chemical engineering as a productive instrument to (i) duly tune charge transport in a material, (ii) manage the color of emitted light, (iii) increase efficiency.

The goal of the project is to find the optimum combination of chemical tools in the same macromolecular architecture to provide materials able to act as active layers in LEDs of targeted efficiency. The foremost chemical concept is the construction of luminescent polymeric systems containing various moieties able to emit light of different colors.

The main approach is based on the dynamic chemical engineering of materials with a main focus on modulating light-emitting polymeric backbones to balance charge transport through (chromophoric) p-n systems.

The elements of originality and innovation of LEPDICT touch multiple levels and derive from the novel, original design and gradual experimental approach in solving key limits and challenges in the field.

Based on our previous results in the field, LEPDICT is placed at a TRL 2 value at its beginning and is designed to reach a TRL 4 end value through the engineering, optimization and validation of PLED prototypes by following various performance targets.

The research methodology is based on a rigorous, realistic work plan, structured on two problem-solving levels of increasing complexity, organized by working packages and activities, and controlled by milestones. The potential risks and approaches for mitigating them are described. The project team, comprising motivated, creative and competitive young researchers with a reliable know-how in the research topic, is appropriate to fulfil the work plan.

State-of-the-art engineering of energy saving polymer-based electrochromic devices with low voltage operation Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3520 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l3/about.php?id=25

Abstract:

EngEChrom project addresses the main objective of ENERGY Theme of HORIZON 2020, focused on the “Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy“. Energy saving is the most debated topic of the 21st century. Improvements in energy saving are achieved by adopting efficient technology or by applying methods to reduce energy losses. One real alternative is the development of glazing application which allows tunable transmittance of solar energy and visible light. This type of glazing is often called “smart” and is based on chromic materials, with electrochromic (EC) materials being currently the most widely studied. The main objective of EngEChrom is to develop novel polymeric materials with a double electron donor topology to be employed as active layers in prototype EC devices with low operating voltages for energy saving. Our previous results and technical skills placed us at TRL2 and allowed us to engineer suitable electrochromic materials still insuficiently explored. The conditions for TRL3 will be fulfilled by the investigation methods and tools, which will predict the electrochromic behaviour. The TRL4 proof of concept will be validated by engineering and optimization of prototype EC devices at lab scale as to achieve long-term stability, rapid switching, high coloration efficiency and low voltage operation (1.1–1.3 V). The fabrication and characterization of the prototype EC devices will fit the standards required by this research topic. The strongest feature of this proposel resides in the theoretical background and previous experience of the team members in the material engineering, prototype devices fabrication and characterization. To ensure the best practice, the work plan will be divided into 3 work packages with specific objectives, ranging from material feasibility to assessment of the prototype EC devices performances. The potential risks, approaches for mitigation these risks, deliverables and milestones associated with each WP are also described.

Engineering organic thin films for use as perspective active layers in optoelectronics devices Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare Postdoctorală
PN-III-P1-1.1-PD-2019-1026 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://engfilm191439520.wordpress.com/?theme_preview=true&iframe=true&frame-nonce=8b04e24353

Abstract:

In the last years research has focused on the field of the optoelectronics materials like, conjugated polymers, small conjugated organic molecules etc., which give rise to a broad variety of new applications, such as solar cells, field-effect transistors, light emitting devices, among others. From this point of view the project aims to develop new azomethine-based materials with donor–acceptor topology and improved optoelectronic properties for use as efficient active layers in optoelectronic devices, e.g. LEDs. To this aim the project will be based on some specific objectives, as follows: synthesis of conjugated oligomers and polymers containing azomethine bonds with carbazole/triphenylamine as donor unit and imide as acceptor moiety, their purification, structural analysis and characterization, development of thin films and their investigation with regard to the morphology, optical and electrochemical properties, with a special concern on structure - properties relationships. The organic films with best optoelectronic properties will be tested as active layers – emissive or charge transporting in a prototype LED and the performance will be evaluated according to national and international state of the art. The big advantage of these materials relates to their solution processing at low cost to obtain thin films on various substrates, including plastic substrates. Since environmental protection and resource conservation are priorities for the world, a systematic research is necessary to be dedicated for devices energy efficiency improvement along with resource and costs reduction.

Hybrid composites based on doped ZnO micro-/nanoparticles for enhanced UV and visible light photocatalysis Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare Postdoctorală
PN-III-P1-1.1-PD-2016-1718 2018 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: http://www.icmpp.ro/photocat/

Abstract:

The chemical pollution of water is one of the major environmental problems in today’s world, since polluted water poses a threat to wildlife, as well as to human health and welfare, given that it hinders the sustainable development of both society and economy. Dye effluent from textile industry is one of the most important sources of environmental pollution. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is one of the most rapidly expanding methods used for water treatment. The main objective of this project is the development of some novel photocatalysts with ZnO doped micro-/nanoparticles with high efficiency under UV and visible light, intended for waste water treatment by economical and time-efficient technology. The project activities will focus on the preparation of novel micro-/nanostructured materials with photocatalytic activity, containing ZnO-doped particles as fillers for new, as well as well-known, polymer matrices. The composites will be obtained via photochemical polymerization, and then thoroughly characterized as to establish their structure-properties relationships. The selection of polymer matrix and the polymerization technique represents some of the key elements of this project. For this purpose, the material will be inert, semitransparent, inexpensive, and durable. The proposed research envisages some specific objectives, as follows: preparation of micro-/nanoparticles, synthesis of ZnO particles of various sizes; doping with different metals; particles characterization. Design and synthesis of new (meth)acrylic monomers for photopolymerization reactions. Development of novel hybrid materials containing ZnO and/or ZnO-doped micro-/nanoparticles: preparation of composites; in-depth characterization of the hybrid materials. Study of the photocatalytic effectiveness of the new hybrid catalysts by comparatively assessing the photochemical degradation of some dyes in their presence, under UV and visible light exposure.

Smart materials with versatile chromic response to external stimuli developed by macromolecular engineering Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0708 2017 - 2019

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://stroiaandra.wixsite.com/smartmaterials; https://stroiaandra.wixsite.com/materialeinteligente

Abstract:

Subscribing to HORIZON 2020 "Innovation" area, SMARTCrom project aims at working on a multidisciplinary and very hot topic - smart materials by introducing the "smart" concept in the field of heterocyclic polymers. The basic project idea is the development of smart materials with chromic response to external stimuli, such as electrical potential, metal ions, or light radiation. The key approach relies on the dynamic polymers engineering by preserving the same (or related) polymer backbone structure while the receptor is a variable, so as to obtain versatile side chain polymers. The heterocyclic polymers will be mainly high performance polyimides that will be modified as to carry the receptor: 15-crown-5/18-crown-6 as receptor for alkaline metals, bipyridyl/phenanthroline as receptor for heavy metals, triphenylamine or heterocyclic derivatives as receptors for the electric potential, and azobenzene moieties as receptors for the light radiation. The new macromolecular architectures will include an optimum combination of heteroaromatic, aromatic or cycloaliphatic units in the same structural unit of the polymer receptor, so as to provide the desired chromic response to a particular stimulus, or even to more stimuli. The original research will focus on: modeling of macromolecular architectures with adequately functionalized and responsive chains; synthesis of the starting monomers; achievement of polymer receptors, advanced purification, structural characterization and physico-chemical behavior investigation; establishing structure-property correlations; processing of polymer structures in the desired smart materials and the proof of electrochromic, ionochromic or photochromic response; developing polymer structures with multifunctional chromic response to two or even three different stimuli, according to the philosophy "our products of tomorrow need to do more with less"; and assessing the technological potential based on the performance and application demands

Dye-sensitized solar cells by molecular engineering of phenoxazine- or phenothiazine-based sensitizers Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0510 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: http://www.icmpp.ro/projects.php (proiecte PNCDI III)

Abstract:

EngDSSC project fully addresses the main objective - Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy of ENERGY Theme in Horizon 2020. In this multidisciplinary, joint project, related to the very hot topic of solar energy conversion, two partners will work on dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) technology, the leading photovoltaic technology among the 3rd solar cells generation. The aim of this project is to obtain a competitive DSSC prototype by molecular engineering of new sensitizers. To this goal, the DSSC configuration will be engineered using our strong know-how in chemistry and physics. To achieve a high efficiency DSSC, new molecularly engineered dyes, cell design and technological approaches will be developed. The overall work plan comprises activities ranging from the material design (TRL2) to the DSSCs prototype validation (TRL4). The new dyes combine structural features such as: a phenothiazine- or phenoxazine-substituted triarylamine as donor moiety, a π-linker and a cyanoacrylic acid as anchor and electron acceptor. Two approaches will be used: a donor in a cone-shaped configuration with strong push strength and two or three anchoring groups on TiO2 surface. The specific targets are the optimization of the push-pull dyes by our synthetic methods, their structural, photo-optical and electrochemical characterization, HOMO/LUMO levels and energy bandgap evaluation, so as to get the best sensitizers for DSSC manufacturing. Validation of the energetic compatibility between the cell’s elements, proof of the charge transfer, finding the best solution for TiO2 functionalization are the key activities whereupon the technology for DSSCs prototype fabrication will be developed. The recombination mechanisms, quantum efficiency and cell efficiency will be evaluated. As last activity, cell optimization by hole transport modulation and tuning of both the functionalization solution and electrolyte composition. The goal is to go beyond 5% efficiency, a key objective of the project.

Flexible white OLED for lighting applications Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1861 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "ŞTEFAN CEL MARE" DIN SUCEAVA (RO); APEL LASER S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: http://danielaailincai.wix.com/flexwol

Abstract:

The present consortium (“Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry – PPIMC Iasi, Stefan cel Mare” University – USV, Suceava and APEL LASER SRL) aims to work together on a multidisciplinary joint project around a very hot topic regarding optoelectronics: white organic light emitting diodes (WOLED). In the context of the global warming, several governments took measures to promote better energy efficiency through advanced lighting technologies. Within this context, European Union set new energy efficient requirements for the lamps produced starting with September 2009, the traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs being gradually eliminated from the market. WOLED lamps are recommended as alternatives to the conventional incandescent bulbs. This is the reason why, in the last years, the thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters consisting of strong donor-acceptor organic molecules have become highly attractive, in particular due to their applicability for low energy consuming electro-luminescent devices such as WOLEDs. The aim of this project is to obtain an OLED configuration able to be competitive on the Romanian market and not only. To achieve this target, WOLED configuration is thought according with the hottest researches within WOLEDs field and comprises original elements designed to improve the commercially WOLED performances. This includes combined efforts in chemistry, physics and engineering towards the obtaining of new materials, new device concepts, and new technological approaches and to a deeper understanding of the involved basic processes that are determining the devices performance, reliability and durability. The general aim is to reduce the cost, increase the performance and improve configurability, scalability, adaptability, reliability and self-adjusting capabilities of the integrated electronic, optoelectronic and photonic components. To realize a WOLED with increased performances, we propose the obtaining of a new hybrid material as emissive layer, being composed of two thermally activated delayed fluorescence compounds, e.g., green and red emitters, respectively, dispersed as nanometric droplets/nanocrystals into a fluorescent, blue emitting matrix. After varying the molar ratio between the three components, a white light emission will be achieved. To assure the best purity of the hybrid material components, the low molecular weight compounds will be obtained in form of single crystals, while the polymers will be synthesized through electropolymerization. The hybrid material and its components will be structurally confirmed and the film forming ability, electrochemical, optical, electro-optical, mechanical and morphological properties will be determined with the aim to choose the most appropriate material for WOLED configuration. The materials with optimal balance of properties, i.e., good flexibility, white emitting and good quantum efficiency will be selected, and a simulation of the WOLED configuration will be done based on their electrochemical characteristics (HOMO/LUMO levels, band gap, and reversibility of oxidation and reduction processes). The results of simulation process will allow us to choose an optimal configuration to determine the WOLED maximum performances. The electrodes and the substrate with the proper characteristics will be obtained in our laboratories, thus avoiding the eventually inadequacies caused by the use of commercial products. An original element of the proposed configuration is the creation of a new substrate with a refraction index close to air by dispersing liquid crystals in a polymer matrix.

MATERIALS BASED ON AROMATIC POLYMERS WITH CONDENSED RINGS FOR APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC NANOTECHNOLOGIES Call name: Projects for Young Research Teams - TE-2010 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2010-0221 2010 - 2013

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA PETRU PONI DIN IASI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA PETRU PONI DIN IASI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA PETRU PONI DIN IASI (RO)

Project website: http://www.icmpp.ro/tinere_echipe/tinere_echipe.ppt

Abstract:

THE PROJECT HAS AS MAIN OBJECTIVE THE FORMATION OF A YOUNG RESEARCH TEAM IN THE FIELD OF MATERIALS BASED ON AROMATIC POLYMERS WITH CONDENSED RINGS, SUBSCRIBING TO THE THEMATIC AREA S&T PRIORITY NO. 4 , ACCORDING TO PC7 OF EU. THE PRINCIPAL IDEA OF THE PROJECT IS THE DESIGN OF POLYMERS WITH A OPTIMUM COMBINATION OF ELECTRONODONOR AND ELECTRONOACCEPTOR AROMATIC RINGS IN THE SAME REPEATING UNIT OF THE POLYMER CHAIN, SO THAT AN EFFICIENT TRANSPORT OF CHARGE CARRIERS WILL BE ACHIEVED AS TO RENDER SIGNIFICANT ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC PROPERTIES FOR FUTURE USE IN NANOTECHNOLOGIES. FOR OUR PURPOSE, NEW POLYIMIDES AND POLY(AMIDE-IMIDE)S WITH CONDENSED RINGS AND FLEXIBLE GROUPS WILL BE SYNTHESIZED. THE POLYMERS WILL BE DESIGNED AS TO HAVE SATISFACTORY SOLUBILITY AND PROCESSABILITY, THERMAL, PHYSICO-MECHANICAL, OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES SUPERIOR TO THOSE OF CONVENTIONAL POLYMERS. THE POLYMERS WILL BE PREPARED BY VARIOUS TECHNIQUES BASED ON POLYONDENSATION REACTION OF AROMATIC MONOMERS THAT WILL BE EARLIER SYNTHESIZED: OXADIAZOLE-CONTAINING DIAMINES, DIACID CHLORIDES, DIANHYDRIDES ETC. THE DETAILED PROCESSES FOR THE MONOMERS AND POLYMERS SYNTHESIS WILL BE APPOINTED. ALL THE MONOMERS AND POLYMERS WILL BE STRUCTURALLY CHARACTERIZED BY SPECTRAL METHODS OR ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS. THE POLYMERS PROCESSABILITY INTO THIN FILMS AND COATINGS WILL BE TESTED AND A DETAILED STUDY OF THE CRISTALINITY, THERMAL STABILITY, GLASS TRANSITION, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, LIQUID CRYSTALLINE, PHOTO- AND ELECTRO-OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE POLYMERS WILL BE PERFORMED, AS WELL. THE FILMS WILL BE STUDIED BY ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY, DYNAMO-MECHANICAL ANALYSIS, DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY ETC. THOSE POLYMERS HAVING AN OPTIMUM COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES AND GOOD PROCESSABILITY WILL BE SELECTED FOR TESTING IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SUCH AS OLEDS AND OFETS.

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List of research grants as project coordinator
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